Contents
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Understanding RAID
Understanding Drive Segments
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RAID 0 (Non-RAID Arrays)
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RAID 1 Arrays
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RAID 1 Enhanced Arrays
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RAID 10 Arrays
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RAID 5 Arrays
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RAID 5EE Arrays
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RAID 50 Arrays
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RAID 6 Arrays
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RAID 60 Arrays
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Selecting the Best RAID Level
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Using the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility
Introduction to the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility
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Running the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility
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Navigating the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility
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Using the ACU to Create and Manage Arrays
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Creating a New Array
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Managing Existing Arrays
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Initializing Disk Drives
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Rescanning Disk Drives
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Secure Erasing Disk Drives
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78
Using the
-Select
Utility to Modify Controller Settings
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78
Opening a
-Select
Utility
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78
Applying Changes and Exiting
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78
Modifying Your Controller’s Configuration
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General Controller Settings
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SAS-specific Controller Settings
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SATA-specific Controller Settings
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SCSI-specific Controller Settings
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Formatting and Verifying Disk Drives
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Viewing the Event Log
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Using the ACU for DOS
Getting Started
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Working in the ACU Using Menus
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Running the ACU Using Scripts
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About Playback Mode
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About Record Mode
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Creating the Script File Manually
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Array Definition Block Keywords
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Channel Definition Block Keywords—SCSI only
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ACU Error Codes
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Sample Scripts
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